Ukraine international travel guide in 2023

Ukraine 🇺🇦

Ukraine is part of Europe with main city at Kyiv. It's usually 🌤️ -3.74 °C in Ukraine with a rainfall of 🌧 31.39 mm. Tipping is usually not expected in Ukraine. Internet speed in Ukraine is on average 11.2 Mbps. In Ukraine you drive on the right side. Its Developed country with a population of 43M people. The main currency is Hryvnia. The languages spoken are Ukrainian. Automatic teller machines are very common in Ukraine. Current travel safety advice is Do not travel. Get other useful information like socket plugs, SIM cards and emergency numbers.

👍 Developed 🌤️ ~-3.74 °C 🌧 ~31.39 mm 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 43M people

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Advice

🛡️ Travel safety

Do not travel

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is ongoing. The security situation continues to be volatile. Heavy fighting is occurring in parts of eastern and southern Ukraine. Missile strikes and attacks are ongoing in some locations across the country, including in major cities. There have been many casualties. Foreigners have been killed and may be targeted. Do not travel to Ukraine, there is a risk to life. If you’re in Ukraine, be aware of your surroundings, review your personal security plans and monitor media for information about changing security conditions and alerts to shelter in place. Where it's safe to do so, you should leave Ukraine. Carefully consider the safest means and route to depart. You're responsible for your own safety and that of your family. Follow the advice of local Ukrainian authorities. Do not enter into new surrogacy arrangements. Our ability to provide consular assistance in Ukraine is severely limited. The Australian Government will not be able to evacuate you from Ukraine. If you have significant concerns for your welfare, or that of another Australian, contact the Consular Emergency Centre on 1300 555 135 in Australia or +61 2 6261 3305 outside Australia. If you’re in Ukraine, register with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's registration portal for Australian citizens in Ukraine – see the 'Safety' section for details on how to register. Keep your registration details up to date in case we need to contact you. We continue to advise: Do not travel to Ukraine overall due to the volatile security environment and military conflict. Other levels apply in some areas.

Issue date: August 2, 2022

Weather

🌤️ Temperature

🌧 Rainfall

General

🔌 Sockets

Ukraine uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.

🌐 Languages

The languages that are typically spoken are Ukrainian

Money

💱 Currencies Used

Ukraine uses the Ukrainian hryvnia (symbol: ?), code UAH.Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 hryvnias. Hryvnia is subdivided into 100 kopiykas. Coins come in denominations of 1 hryvnia and 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 kopiykas.

🏧 ATMs

Automatic teller machines are very common in Ukraine. You can find them in both large & small cities, tourist areas etc.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

💁‍♂️ Tipping

Not expected, but can leave extra tip Tipping is usually not expected in Ukraine. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip.

Calling

📡 Internet

Internet speed in Ukraine is on average 11.2 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Ukraine is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.

📞 Calling

To call Ukraine, dial +, then 380 (the country code for Ukraine), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Ukraine, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 3112 .

Driving

🛣️ Road rules

In Ukraine you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 110 km/h (68 mph) on expressways, 130 km/h (80 mph) on motorways, 60 km/h (37 mph) in all built-up areas and 90 km/h (55 mph) on undivided highways. Right turn on red lights is strictly forbidden unless an additional green semaphore arrow allows it. It is illegal to drive with blood alcohol content higher than 0.02%.